Filmmaking For Dummies, 3rd Edition - Softcover

Stoller, Bryan Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119617855 ISBN 13: 9781119617853

Verlag: For Dummies, 2019

Inhaltsangabe

Everything you ever wanted to know about making a movie but were afraid to ask…  

Lights, camera, action! We all have at least one movie in us, and the amazing and affordable advances in digital technology makes it increasingly easy to make your dream a reality and share it with the world. Filmmaking for Dummies is your definitive guide to bringing a project to life, from the comedy antics of loveable pets to the deepest, most meaningful independent film. Bryan Michael Stoller is your friend and guide, sharing his knowledge gained over 100 productions (directing and working with Dan Aykroyd, James Earl-Jones, Barbra Streisand and Drew Barrymore, among others) to show you how to take your movie from the planning and storyboarding stage, through shooting and editing, to making it available to your adoring audiences through television broadcast, streaming online or in movie theaters.

For the do-it-your-selfer, the book includes tips on how to finance your project, a look at the latest software and apps, including advancements in digital technology, and for the passionate director, advice on how to hire and work with your cast and crew and find great scenic locations. Whether you want to become a professional filmmaker or just create great YouTube videos or nostalgic home movies, shooting with your smartphone or with consumer or pro-gear, this practical guide has it all. 

• Learn how to compose your shots and when to move the camera
• Make the perfect pitch to sell your story
• Take advantage of helpful contacts and tons of new resources
• Get up-to-date on the latest and greatest digital technology
• Find the right distributor, or learn how you can be your own distributor!

So, you really have no excuses to make your masterpiece. Get rolling with a copy of Filmmaking for Dummies today and start shooting for the stars!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Bryan Michael Stoller is an award-winning filmmaker who has produced, written, and directed more than 100 productions from music videos and commercials to TV shows and feature films. His movie First Dog had nearly a half-million Redbox rentals, and he has directed stars such as Edward Asner, Barbra Streisand, James Earl Jones, Drew Barrymore, and Dan Aykroyd. Bryan's movies have amassed close to eighteen-million views on video on demand platforms. Learn more at www.BryanMichaelStoller.com.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

"I know of nobody more suitable than Bryan Stoller to author a manual on how to get a film made."
Dan Aykroyd

• Understand the steps that go into making a film
• Acquire financing, hire a crew, and cast your movie
• Master shooting and editing techniques

Ready for lights, camera, and action?

You will be, after you read this book! Whether you're embarking on a serious filmmaking career in television or feature films, or you just want to make professional-looking YouTube videos or entertaining home movies, you'll learn from the author's 40 years of professional experience with great tips and secrets. Along with impactful information on screenplays, casting, choosing a location, storyboarding, directing, and editing your movie, you'll get the latest on today's digital filmmaking technology plus advice on acquiring financing, finding a distributor, and even some tips on entering your creation to selected film festivals. Ready? And…lights, camera, action!

Inside...

• Develop a story
• Set a schedule and budget
• Find financing
• Design your own storyboards
• Select cameras, mics, & lighting
• Create awesome special effects
• Find the right distributor
• Exclusive interview with Alan Horn, COO Disney Studios

Aus dem Klappentext

"I know of nobody more suitable than Bryan Stoller to author a manual on how to get a film made."
—Dan Aykroyd

• Understand the steps that go into making a film
• Acquire financing, hire a crew, and cast your movie
• Master shooting and editing techniques

Ready for lights, camera, and action?

You will be, after you read this book! Whether you're embarking on a serious filmmaking career in television or feature films, or you just want to make professional-looking YouTube videos or entertaining home movies, you'll learn from the author's 40 years of professional experience with great tips and secrets. Along with impactful information on screenplays, casting, choosing a location, storyboarding, directing, and editing your movie, you'll get the latest on today's digital filmmaking technology plus advice on acquiring financing, finding a distributor, and even some tips on entering your creation to selected film festivals. Ready? And…lights, camera, action!

Inside...

• Develop a story
• Set a schedule and budget
• Find financing
• Design your own storyboards
• Select cameras, mics, & lighting
• Create awesome special effects
• Find the right distributor
• Exclusive interview with Alan Horn, COO Disney Studios

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1119617855
• ISBN 13: 9781119617853
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 448
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland